On November 1, 2013, owner, Falcon Ridge, II, Inc., applied for preliminary subsequent minor plat approval for Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision, 4th Filing. The proposed subdivision creates 5 new lots for residential development from a larger lot originally platted in the Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing. The subject property is generally located on the north side of Rimrock Road, west of Molt Road. The property is zoned Residential-8000 (R-80) and single-family residences are proposed.  City Council is being asked to take action on this preliminary plat application at this meeting.

In accordance with state law, the City Council has 35 working days to act upon this minor preliminary plat. The 35 working day review period for the proposed plat ends on December 26, 2013. State and City subdivision regulations also require that preliminary plats be reviewed using specific criteria, as stated within this report. The City may not unreasonably restrict an owner's ability to develop land if the subdivider provides evidence that any identified adverse effects can be mitigated. Within the 35-day review period, the City Council is required to:

1. Approve;
2. Conditionally Approve; or
3. Deny the Preliminary Plat

If the City Council approves the preliminary plat, the subject property may further develop under private ownership, resulting in additional tax revenues.

• General location: North of Rimrock Road, west of Molt Road
• Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 4, Falcon Ridge Estates Subdivision, 2nd Filing; in the SE1/4 of S25, Township 1N, and Range 24E
• Owner:  Falcon Ridge II, Inc. (Dennis Buscher)
• Subdivider: Helgeson Homes (Ryan Helgeson)
• Engineer and Surveyor: Sanderson Stewart
• Zoning: R-80
• Existing land use: Vacant
• Proposed land use: Single-family residential
• Gross and Net area: 72,714 square feet
• Proposed number of lots: 5
• Lot size: Max: 36,142 square feet   Min.: 9,000 square feet
• Parkland requirements: Parkland requirements were previously met with the platting of the Falcon Ridge Estates, 2nd Filing.
• Variances requested: No variances have been requested.

No public hearing is required for minor subdivisions. However, the public may attend the City Council meeting and provide comments. No comments have been received at the time that this report was drafted.

Consistency with the Growth Policy, the Transportation Plan 2009 Update, and Billings Area Bikeways and Trail Master Plan are discussed within the Findings of Fact.